After 11 seasons, 250 episodes and 22 Emmys, “Modern Family” signed off Wednesday night with an hourlong finale that featured multiple group hugs and a far-fetched story line that had the Dunphys, Pritchetts and Tuckers scattering to parts all over the country — and even the globe. (Alex is taking off to Switzerland to be with with her new beau/boss).

Oh, and then there was that crazy detour that saw Claire and Mitchell return to the skating rink to steal a trophy they won as kids. Once there, they tried to channel their glory days on the ice by doing their pairs routine (to Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf”), which turned out to be, um, more sexual than they remembered.

To this viewer, the finale felt uneven, occasionally flat and often more ridiculous than funny — especially coming, as it did, just one night after the emotional conclusion of “Schitt’s Creek,” which pretty much stuck the landing.

Still, it was a chance to say good-bye to characters — and a show — that left a tremendous mark on broadcast television (especially in its early years). And so, by the time Claire and Phil began adjusting to life as empty-nesters and we got to Jay’s final voiceover, it was perfectly understandable to feel a few tugs at the heart:

“Life is full of change — some big, some small. I learned a long time ago you could fight it, or you can try to make the best of it. And that’s all a lot easier if you’ve got people who love you help you face whatever life throws at you. At least, that’s what helps me sleep at night.”

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